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A+J=Awkward E
Eric slid into his seat in his history class. He was early and no one else was there but that was the point. He wasn't avoiding Jonathan. Okay well he was. He was just a little afraid to face him. Okay a little afraid He was freaking out. But he remember what Blair and Chuck said. Don't ask, don't tell. He was surprised when Asher walked into his history class early as well.
Asher slid into the seat next to Eric. He casually flung his arm around Eric, who duck under it and scowled. "What the hell are you doing Asher?" Eric demanded.
"Good morning to you too," Asher chuckled.
Eric just glared at him, "Back off Asher."
"Or what?" Asher responded cockily.
"Asher," Eric said angrily.
Asher dropped his grin, "Look Eric. We need to talk about what happened Monday."
"Nothing happened." Eric replied simply.
"We kissed," Asher reminded him.
"I was drunk Ash and it will never happen again," Eric said firmly.
"Why not?"
Eric was getting angry, "I have a boyfriend. And I love him."
"You loved me too, Eric. And I still love you. You know that right?" Asher asked.
Eric gaped at Asher's declaration. "Was that your plan this whole time. Come back and what try to seduce me?"
"Eric hear me out..."
"No," Eric interrupted, "Hear me out. You used me and hurt me and I want nothing to do with you!"
"But Eric, I heard this Jonathan did the same thing. Is what I hear about Ben not true?"
"Where did you hear that from?" Eric seethed.
"A little birdie." Asher turned around, "Look I think I see our darling lab partner coming this way. Just remember Eric, I always love you and no one but you. You can't say the same thing about your boy over there."
Eric just turned away. Jonathan walked into the class and froze when he saw Eric with Asher. Eric waved to him so Jonathan came over.
"Hey Eric, Asher" Jonathan said the last name with anger.
"Hey Jonathan. Just briefing Eric on what we did yesterday. We wouldn't want our Eric falling behind." Asher said sweetly.
"Thanks," said Jonathan with equal and by equal that means no sincerity, "But I can help my Eric myself." He leaned down and gave Eric a peck on the lips then glared at Asher as if daring him to do something about it.
"So," Asher said, as the rest of the class filed in looking questioningly at the three boys already there, "I guess the three of us will be working together on our project."
Jonathan was about to respond but Eric was grateful Mr Adams began the class. "Okay class you have one week to finish your project so this may require some work outside of class if you are not close to being done. I'll be coming around to look at your progress."
At that the rest of the class began to work. "So Jonathan," Asher said, "Think you should work on the intro and Eric and I will work on the rest."
"I don't think so," said Jonathan, "You work on the intro and Eric and I will work on the rest.
"Guys," Eric said intervening, "Stop it."
"Eric wants to work with me, right E?" Jonathan said looking at Eric.
Before Eric could respond, Mr Adams walked over, "Boys, what is going on here."
Eric quickly responded, "Oh just difficulty deciding who should work on what."
"Okay then. Well since you both have missed a day I think it is only fair to leave Asher in charge."
"But Mr Adams!" Jonathan started to protest.
"No buts Jonathan. Asher's in charge." Mr Adams turned and went to talk to the next group.
Asher turned and smirked at them. "Okay, well then we're doing it my way. Jonathan you work on your part tonight. Eric, I'll come over tonight and we can work on our part. Jenny, already wanted me to come over and since I'll already be there we can work on it."
"Sorry Asher," Jonathan said smugly, "Eric and I already have plans tonight."
"Well," Asher said equally smugly, "You'll be working on your part of the paper tonight so you can't make it anyway."
Jonathan look outraged so Eric quickly intervened, "But you can come over and work on it with us."
Jonathan smiled, "Sure Eric. Sounds great."
Eric looked at Asher. To his surprise Asher smiled, "You're right Eric. You, me, and your boyfriend. It would be a perfect time to talk."
Eric gulped.
Spotted: E in tough situation. What will A spill about his past to J. Maybe he should tell J what happened. But then what do you expect from the person who takes love advice from Blair and Chuck. You know you love me. Xoxo, Gossip Girl.